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Virsky Ensemble brings “Legendary Show” to Palace Ukraine on August 21

The National Honored Academic Dance Ensemble named after Pavlo Virsky will perform its program “Legendary Show” at the National Palace of Arts «Ukraine» on 21 August at 18:00. The concert, led by artistic director Myroslav Vantukh, is presented as part of Independence Day celebrations and features the company's best-known choreographic numbers. A central Independence Day concert at Palats 'Ukraine' — an easy-to-reach venue on Velyka Vasylkivska for Kyiv residents planning holiday outings.

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Bez Obmezhen live at Osocor Residence — 21 August

Ukrainian band Bez Obmezhen will play Osocor Residence in Kyiv on 21 August 2026 at 18:00, according to TicketsBox. Tickets are listed from 1,200 UAH; buy through TicketsBox and confirm availability and seating before you go. An evening late‑August concert at Osocor Residence fits Kyiv schedules; check TicketsBox for current availability and plan transport to the venue.

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Candlelight Poetry Evening at Mystetskyi Arsenal

Poetry Hustlers will host a Candlelight Poetry Evening at Mystetskyi Arsenal on 21 August 2026, 16:00–19:00. The meetup promises an intimate, candlelit reading inside the museum complex; attendees should RSVP on the event page to confirm places. A quiet, arts-focused evening in central Kyiv at Mystetskyi Arsenal (Ivan Mazepa St, 28–30); check the Meetup link for RSVP and entry details.

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Petro Myronov’s 'Vrubel' one-man show at Koleso — Aug 21, 19:00

Actor Petro Myronov performs Vrubel, a one-man theatrical piece, at Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso on Friday, 21 August at 19:00. Tickets are listed at 300 UAH on the event page at esport.in.ua; the theatre sits on Andriyivskyi Descent near Kontraktova Ploshcha metro. An affordable evening theatre option on Andriyivskyi Descent, walking distance from Kontraktova Ploshcha station — easy to reach after work or for a weekend outing.

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Three Men in a Boat at Koleso Theatre — 21 August

The stage comedy "Three Men in a Boat (not counting the dog)" plays at Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso on 21 August at 19:00. Tickets listed on esport.in.ua start from 300 UAH; the theatre is on Andriivskyi Descent, near Kontraktova Ploshcha metro. An evening theatre option on Andriivskyi Descent; Koleso is an easy walk from Kontraktova Ploshcha metro and offers tickets from 300 UAH.

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MamaRika at Feels Garden in Kyiv — 21 August, 20:00

Ukrainian singer MamaRika performs at Feels Garden in Kyiv on 21 August at 20:00. Kontramarka lists tickets priced from ₴800 to ₴1,700; the event appears in the site’s Kyiv schedule. Check the organiser or ticket page for availability and entry details before you go. An outdoor Feels Garden gig in late August — an easy evening option for Kyiv residents looking for a live pop set; tickets start at ₴800.

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Founders Running Club morning run at Poshtova Square, 22 August

Founders Running Club :: Kyiv is hosting a morning run on 22 August 2026, meeting at Poshtova Square. The Meetup listing shows the session lasting 06:00–08:00 (UTC). Visit the event page for organiser details, route information, and any updates before attending. Poshtova Square is a central Podil meeting point easily reached from the riverfront and nearby metro; check the Meetup listing for last-minute changes.

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Day ticket for Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation on 22 August

The Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation in Kyiv has day tickets available for Saturday 22 August, valid from 10:00 to 19:00. Tickets listed on esport.in.ua show prices from 0.10 to 390 UAH and can be bought online with delivery options. A full-day Saturday visit in central Kyiv: a low-entry price range and online purchase with home delivery make this an easy weekend plan.

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Pan Kotskyi puppet show at Left-Bank Kyiv Puppet Theatre

Pan Kotskyi, a puppet-theatre performance, plays on 22 August 2026 at 11:00 at the Kyiv Municipal Academic Puppet Theatre (Left Bank), Miropilska St. 1. Tickets are listed at 200 UAH on Esport.in.ua; nearest metro station: Chernihivska. A weekend morning puppet show on Kyiv’s left bank — easy for families to reach from Chernihivska metro; tickets shown at an affordable 200 UAH.

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Three Little Pigs at Kyiv Puppet Theatre — Aug 22

The puppet performance Three Little Pigs will be staged at the Kyiv Academic Puppet Theatre on Saturday 22 August at 12:00. Tickets are listed on Esport.in.ua with prices starting at 200 UAH; the theatre’s address is Hrushevskoho St., 1‑A in central Kyiv. A midday Saturday show in central Kyiv — easy to fit into weekend plans. Check seat availability and exact ticket prices on the vendor page before you go.

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Theatre production 'Odesa. Mad Love' at Kyiv’s Koleso on 22 August

Theatre production 'Odesa. Mad Love' is scheduled at Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso (Andriivskyi Descent 8) on 22 August at 14:00. Tickets are listed on esport.in.ua with prices shown from 450 UAH. The venue is accessible from Kontraktova Ploshcha metro. An afternoon performance on central Andriivskyi Descent; easy to reach from Kontraktova Ploshcha and available through online ticketing for 450 UAH.

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Queen of Detectives at Kyiv Fortress on 22 August

A performance titled 'Koroleva detektyviv' (Queen of Detectives) will take place at Kyiv Fortress on Saturday 22 August at 17:00. Tickets are listed from 250 UAH on the Esport.in.ua ticket service; the event is scheduled at Hospitalna St., 24A in Kyiv. A Saturday evening option at a distinctive historical venue in central Kyiv — tickets start at 250 UAH via the local ticketing site.

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Voyager double feature at Kyiv Planetarium — 22 August

The Kyiv Planetarium will screen a Voyager double-bill — “Journey to Infinity” paired with “Earth from the ISS” — on 22 August at 17:00. Tickets are listed on esport.in.ua from about 400–500 UAH; the planetarium is on Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3. A good pick for families and space enthusiasts; the planetarium is central (Velyka Vasylkivska) and tickets are available online for modest prices.

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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors at Berehynia Theatre — 22 August, 18:00

The Kyiv Academic Theatre of Ukrainian Folklore “Berehynia” stages Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors on Saturday 22 August at 18:00. Tickets are listed at 300 UAH on esport.in.ua with online purchase and delivery options; the venue is at I. Mykolaichuk Street 3A in Kyiv. A local folklore theatre production in central Kyiv — an easy weekday-evening outing with online ticketing and affordable pricing.

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Double planetarium feature at Kyiv Planetarium — Aug 22

A two-film planetarium programme — “Secrets of the Invisible Universe” followed by “Once Upon the Big Bang” — plays at the Kyiv Planetarium on 22 August at 18:00. Tickets are listed from about 400 UAH on esport.in.ua; check the ticket page for seat availability and final prices. One-evening double screening at a central Kyiv venue; an 18:00 start makes it an easy evening outing. Tickets advertised online via a Kyiv ticketing service.

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'Two Scents of a Rose' at Koleso Theatre on August 22

The play 'Two Scents of a Rose' is scheduled at Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso on Saturday, 22 August at 18:00. The listing shows tickets from 350 UAH; the venue is at Andriyivskyi Descent 8, near Kontraktova Ploshcha metro station. A Podil evening option within walking distance of Kontraktova Ploshcha; modest ticket prices around 350 UAH but check availability before you go.

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'Take Everything from Life' at Zoloti Vorota theatre — Aug 22, 18:00

The stage production 'Take Everything from Life' is scheduled at Kyiv's Zoloti Vorota theatre on Saturday 22 August at 18:00. Tickets are listed at 600–700 UAH on esport.in.ua. The venue address is Shovkovychna St., 7A; phone +38-067-463-72-12. An accessible Saturday evening theatre option near Zoloti Vorota metro; mid-range ticket prices and online booking simplify plans for Kyiv residents.

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Orchestra Tribute to Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd — Aug 22

A pop-orchestra tribute performing songs by Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd will take place on the Gulliver Terrace in Kyiv on 22 August at 18:30. The event is listed on Concert.ua; tickets and details are available through the listing. Gulliver Terrace is a central outdoor venue in Kyiv’s shopping- and business district — an easy summer evening outing with city views.

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Orchestra plays Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey hits at Gulliver Terrace

A symphony orchestra will perform arrangements of songs by Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd at Gulliver Terrace in central Kyiv on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 18:30. Concert.ua lists the show as an exclusive terrace performance; tickets are on the promoter’s page. An evening rooftop concert at Gulliver is a central, outdoor option for summer—check Concert.ua for tickets, seating, and weather updates.

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Distant Worlds: Planetarium show on extraterrestrial life at Kyiv Planetarium (22 Aug)

On 22 August at 19:00 the Kyiv Planetarium will present Distant Worlds: In Search of Extraterrestrial Life. The screening is listed on ticket site esport.in.ua with tickets around 400 UAH. The venue is at Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3; check the ticket page for current availability. A short, central evening programme at Kyiv Planetarium — suitable for families, students, and anyone interested in astronomy; buy tickets online in advance.

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13th annual charity 'Run in Vyshyvankas' set for August 23 at VDNH Urban Park in Kyiv

On 23 August, ahead of Independence Day, Kyiv will host the 13th annual charity "Run in Vyshyvankas" — a sports‑patriotic fundraising run taking place at the VDNH Urban Park. The event is a popular Kyiv Independence Day tradition where participants wear traditional embroidered shirts (vyshyvankas) and raise money for charitable causes. It offers residents and visitors a family-friendly way to mark the holiday with a morning of fitness and fundraising in the city.

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13th Vyshyvanka Run at VDNH set for 23 August

The 13th Vyshyvanka Run will take place at VDNH’s Urban Park in Kyiv on 23 August, starting at 09:00 and finishing around 10:00. The community sports event invites runners of different ages and fitness levels to take part in a short morning run on the VDNH grounds. A short, family-friendly morning run on VDNH’s Urban Park — easy to add to a weekend plan for Kyiv residents and visitors.

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23 August day ticket to Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation

Esport.in.ua lists daytime tickets for the Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation in Kyiv on 23 August 2026. The museum at Lavrska Street 27 is scheduled to admit day visitors from 10:00 to 19:00; tickets on the listing show prices from 0.10 to 390 UAH. Central Lavrska address makes a short daytime visit easy; tickets and seat selection are shown on Esport.in.ua—check the listing for final prices and availability.

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Puppet show 'Bula u zaichika hatinka' at Left-Bank Puppet Theatre

A family puppet performance, 'Bula u zaichika hatinka' (The Bunny Had a Little House), will play at the Kyiv Municipal Academic Puppet Theatre on the left bank on 23 August at 11:00. Tickets are listed at 200 UAH on the event page at Esport.in.ua. Morning show on the left bank near Chernihivska metro — an affordable 200 UAH ticket for families with young children.

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